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1988 was the year Australian music flexed its muscles. Amid Bicentennial festivities — tall ships, Harbour fireworks, and nationwide pride — local artists delivered a soundtrack of confidence and polish. John Farnham’s comeback was the story of the year, INXS solidified their global status, and a fresh crop of bands showed the scene was diversifying…

1986 stands as one of the most powerful years in Australian music history. This wasn’t just a year of hits — it was a year of defining moments. Australian artists weren’t only dominating locally; they were pushing into international consciousness with confidence, identity, and unmistakable sound. At the top of the list sits John Farnham’s…

1985 wasn’t just a good year for Australian music — it was an avalanche of talent, a period where rock, pop, new wave, and pub culture collided in a perfect storm of creativity. When I released my original “Top 15 Aussie Songs of 1985” video, one thing became obvious immediately: there were just too many…

1985 was a spectacularly diverse year for Australian music. The charts were filled with everything from polished pop to gritty rock and new wave experimentation. Aussie artists weren’t just dominating locally — many were beginning to make serious waves overseas. The year kicked off with Mental As Anything’s witty pop gem “You’re So Strong”, a…

These are the songs that Australians were listening to in 1991. Here is the Australian Singles Chart for 1991 based on sales. Top Australian Singles “Tingles” (EP) – Ratcat “The Horses” – Daryl Braithwaite “Read My Lips” – Melissa “I Touch Myself” – Divinyls “Better” – The Screaming Jets Top selling singles in Australia for…

These are the songs that Australians were listening to in 1990. Here is the Australian Singles Chart for 1990 based on sales. Top Australian Singles “Mona” – Craig McLachlan & Check 1-2 “I Need Your Body” – Tina Arena “Crying in the Chapel” – Peter Blakeley “Lay Down Your Guns” – Jimmy Barnes “Show No…

These are the songs that Australians were listening to in 1987. Here is the Australian Singles Chart for 1987 based on sales. Top Australian Singles “Locomotion” – Kylie Minogue “Electric Blue” – Icehouse “Suddenly” – Angry Anderson “He’s Gonna Step on You Again” – The Party Boys “Pressure Down” – John Farnham “Crazy” – Icehouse…

These are the songs that Australians were listening to in 1986. Here is the Australian Singles Chart for 1986 based on sales. Top Australian Singles “You’re the Voice” – John Farnham “Stimulation” – Wa Wa Nee “Concrete and Clay” – Martin Plaza Top selling singles in Australia for 1986 *Denotes Australian artist “You’re the Voice”…

These are the songs that Australians were listening to in 1985. Here is the Australian Singles Chart for 1985 based on sales. Top Australian Singles Top selling singles in Australia for 1985 *Denotes Australian artist My video pick for 1985 is Mental As Anything with ‘Live It Up’